my Z got f***** during shipment

Laziidragon · 12-14-2013, 05:38 PM

so I placed an order for a brand new 2014 GM base/sport that arrived dec 10. I got a surprise phone call telling me the Z came loose during the shipment and hit a car on both sides. needless to say my Z is DAMAGED

meanwhile, I found a 2011 GM nismo listed for 31.5k with 11k miles and extended warranty at another dealership 50 miles out. I'm leaning towards this nismo because of the great deal.

HOWEVER, here's the real twist. I went back to the original dealership that ordered my car and haggled with them to replace the front and rear with nismo bumpers and paint it at no charge. well after a few days they called me back this morning to tell me they will custom order the bumpers and install at no charge

I haven't seen anyone on this forum that got nismo bumpers put on as a factory option so question is: which Z would you choose in my position? a used nismo for 34k OTD or a new base/sport with nismo kit no spoiler for 35k OTD ?

TerribleONE · 12-14-2013, 05:45 PM

IMO I would take the new one.

Jasonle · 12-14-2013, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

IMO I would take the new one.

Laziidragon · 12-14-2013, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerribleONE

IMO I would take the new one.

other than it being a new car, I'm more or less worried about the new owner depreciation hit. if you wanted the nismo look wouldn't you just end up getting a nismo instead ?

blackcherry20 · 12-14-2013, 06:29 PM

New.

Trips · 12-14-2013, 06:45 PM

My vote is to be legit and get an actual Nismo.

Nothing more disappointing to come close to a car and find out its not what you thought it was.

But again thats jus me

rcu316 · 12-14-2013, 06:49 PM

I wouldn't want a new car that's been repainted before I ever took delivery.

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Super Werty · 12-14-2013, 06:50 PM

well hold on...did you see the damage yet? I would want to see how hard they hurt the Z

jaedub · 12-14-2013, 06:50 PM

New!!! Better resale value!

DEpointfive0 · 12-14-2013, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Trips

My vote is to be legit and get an actual Nismo.

Nothing more disappointing to come close to a car and find out its not what you thought it was.

But again thats jus me

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FL 4Motion · 12-14-2013, 06:57 PM

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agreed, about the first part, well the second too I suppose but I wouldn't want my brand new car to have a scratch on it, let alone major repairs done like new bumpers etc.

Laziidragon · 12-14-2013, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Super Werty

well hold on...did you see the damage yet? I would want to see how hard they hurt the Z

Didn't get a chance to snap pics because when I went to look at it my phone was dead from not charging it last night. Fail i know

but rear bumper is completely dented near the plates and the front is dented in pretty bad, too.

Laziidragon · 12-14-2013, 07:01 PM

I'll actually go and snap a few pics within the next few days while it's still sunny out and when they're not closed.

Vichtz · 12-14-2013, 07:02 PM

I would check the aluminum crash bars and all the goodies behind the bumpers first. Dealership might be laughing at you thinking you're getting a good deal on"aftermarket" bumpers when in actuality the damage is much more severe behind the scenes...

G37sHKS · 12-14-2013, 07:25 PM

Getting a wind tunnel tuned body kit is a good idea. However, I would check the damage behind the bumpers first then go from there.

12-14-2013, 05:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Laziidragon Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 19 Drives: 14' Nismo Rep Power: 11	my Z got f* during shipment so I placed an order for a brand new 2014 GM base/sport that arrived dec 10. I got a surprise phone call telling me the Z came loose during the shipment and hit a car on both sides. needless to say my Z is DAMAGED meanwhile, I found a 2011 GM nismo listed for 31.5k with 11k miles and extended warranty at another dealership 50 miles out. I'm leaning towards this nismo because of the great deal. HOWEVER, here's the real twist. I went back to the original dealership that ordered my car and haggled with them to replace the front and rear with nismo bumpers and paint it at no charge. well after a few days they called me back this morning to tell me they will custom order the bumpers and install at no charge I haven't seen anyone on this forum that got nismo bumpers put on as a factory option so question is: which Z would you choose in my position? a used nismo for 34k OTD or a new base/sport with nismo kit no spoiler for 35k OTD ?

12-14-2013, 05:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	IMO I would take the new one. OMGWTFBBQ, fuct, jaedub and 3 others like this. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

12-14-2013, 06:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
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12-14-2013, 06:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	My vote is to be legit and get an actual Nismo. Nothing more disappointing to come close to a car and find out its not what you thought it was. But again thats jus me FL 4Motion, fuct, Streetlife and 7 others like this. __________________

12-14-2013, 06:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
rcu316 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tn Posts: 4 Drives: 2014 Rep Power: 11	I wouldn't want a new car that's been repainted before I ever took delivery. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk fuct, Niche79, white_wolf and 3 others like this.

12-14-2013, 06:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Super Werty Track Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: AZ Posts: 668 Drives: '13 Sport Rep Power: 12	well hold on...did you see the damage yet? I would want to see how hard they hurt the Z __________________ The Build

12-14-2013, 06:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 304	New!!! Better resale value!

12-14-2013, 07:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
Laziidragon Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 19 Drives: 14' Nismo Rep Power: 11	I'll actually go and snap a few pics within the next few days while it's still sunny out and when they're not closed.

12-14-2013, 07:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	I would check the aluminum crash bars and all the goodies behind the bumpers first. Dealership might be laughing at you thinking you're getting a good deal on"aftermarket" bumpers when in actuality the damage is much more severe behind the scenes... white_wolf and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up

12-14-2013, 07:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
G37sHKS A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,183 Drives: 09 G37S Coupe 7AT Rep Power: 20	Getting a wind tunnel tuned body kit is a good idea. However, I would check the damage behind the bumpers first then go from there. __________________ G37 BUILD UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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